On 14 December, the board of the Education Personnel Union decided to begin preparations for a strike after receiving a letter from the chairman of the Parliament's Finance Committee saying that there is no possibility of a pay increase. Such an increase would only come with the reorganisation of the education system. According to Sven Rondik, union president, “That's the same as nothing, because reorganisation is a matter for the distant future.” Rondik added that the strike may come as soon as late January or early February. The first steps in the process would be to apply to the State Conciliator’s office for the right to strike, and then poll union members. Support from other unions would also be sought, the union president said.
English: http://news.err.ee/education/a7924b48-9669-4797-8430-52726f3ba387
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